1st PlaceWe offer a Best Feature Film certificate in each of the following categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Thriller, Animation, Cult and Fan Film. However, we reserve the right to combine categories at our discretion, based on the number of quality features we select..

2. All films must be submitted to the festival on DVD or via online screener for previewing, and on NTSC DVD or Blu-ray for screening.

3. Each submission must include an entry fee, brief synopsis (1 or sentences), key credits, and an NTSC DVD or online screener for preview purposes.

4. The filmmaker is responsible for all shipping costs.

5. Submission copies will be returned if a pre-paid mailer is included.

6. DVDs must be clearly labeled with the title of film, the running time, tracking number and contact information.

7. Non-English language films must be dubbed or subtitled.

8.The packages for all foreign entries should have "No Commercial Value - For Cultural Purposes Only" clearly marked on them.

9. Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival is not liable for any damage or loss suffered during shipping, previewing, or screening.

10. Your digital signature on the entry form authorizes us to use excerpts from your film for marketing purposes on television, in advertising, promotional items and/or news and other programs.

11. If your film is accepted for screening at the festival, you will be asked to immediately forward: stills, an online trailer, a poster and/or one-sheets.

12. Entrants are responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, royalties, release forms, clearances, permits necessary to present their work. Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work.

13. Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes in festival scheduling. All submitting filmmakers will be notified of any regulation or date changes that affect them. Any changes to regulations after a submitter has already submitted will not apply to them.

14. Selected entries will be notified on or before October. 14th, 2013.